Autistic and accused: A critical discussion of contemporary challenges to fair and effective criminal proceedings for autistic suspects and defendants

Smith, Tom

Abstract

Examines the challenges facing autistic people suspected, accused or convicted of crime from a socio-legal perspective. Discusses problematic legal procedures from initial contact with the police, pre-trial custodial interaction to trials and sentencing. Stresses the need for reform to criminal justice policies, practices and cultures.

Citation

Smith, T. (2023). Autistic and accused: A critical discussion of contemporary challenges to fair and effective criminal proceedings for autistic suspects and defendants. Criminal Law Review -London-, 43-64

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Dec 5, 2023
• Online Publication Date: Dec 5, 2023
• Publication Date: Dec 5, 2023
• Deposit Date: Dec 5, 2023
• Publicly Available Date: Dec 6, 2024
• Journal: Criminal Law Review
• Print ISSN: 0011-135X
• Publisher: Sweet and Maxwell
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 43-64
• Keywords: Criminal procedure; Defendants; Right to effective participation; Socio-legal studies; Suspects; Autism
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11489195